​User Reviews – South Africa

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Debbie JT   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2016 Reviewed: Jul 26, 2016

Email Debbie JT  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is a beautiful destination, with a wide diversity of landscape. As a country they have wholeheartedly embraced wildlife tourism, with a good balance of public and private reserves that cater for a range of budgets. For a Brit abroad it's great: they drive on the correct side of the road, and the majority of people speak English. Exchange rates are favourable, and the comparable cost of living is reasonable.

marilyn jacques   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2016 Reviewed: Jul 12, 2016

Email marilyn jacques  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

the most amazing trip ever!

Gareth   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jun 14, 2016

Email Gareth  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa and the national parks here are some of the best that I've been to ... they're untouched and wild, and the people that frequent them have respect for one another and the environment which they're in.

Denise   –  
Australia AU
Visited: May 2016 Reviewed: Jun 9, 2016

Email Denise  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

heaven! dreaming of going back!
Overall rating
5/5

My boyfriend and I traveled to South Africa and had the most wonderful time. We traveled to uganda, kenya, tanzania and south africa. We did not think we would enjoy south africa as much as we did, however that was the highlight of our trip! it was beautiful and we even treated ourselves to 3 nights in sabi sands (staying at the wonderful Dulini lodge) where we saw a leopard kill!

We cant wait to return and are already trying to plan when we will go back! we would 100% recommend it.

Timothy Hastings   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Jun 3, 2016

Email Timothy Hastings  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

We traveled across South Africa - from the northern border/Kruger, down through Johannesburg, on to Capetown, Port Elizabeth and finally Durban. It is a huge swath of land, people, life and sights that will intrigue and please even the most traveled persons.

Agata   –  
Canada CA
Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Jun 1, 2016

Email Agata

Overall rating
5/5

Everyone should see it at least once.

Colin   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: May 29, 2016

Email Colin  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

We also visited Pumba Game Reserve. This was smaller and didn't have the range of animals that Shamwari had. The accommodation was luxurious and the restaurant was good, but the guide was nowhere near as good as Shamwari.

sharonpe   –  
India IN
Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: May 17, 2016

Email sharonpe  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

The conservation initiatives of the South Africans are well known and respected around the world. I have been in safaris in two other continents and they have not been as well organized and considerate of the wildlife. Everyone knows about the "Big Five", but there is a great respect for many of the other species with a clear objective to minimize animal-human conflict as much as possible while also confronting the very real and dire issue of poaching. The diversity of wildlife, as well, make the safari experience in Kruger a fascinating and amazing experience. Don't forget to bring your camera - you will have ample opportunity to take great shots! In terms of hotels and restaurant services, SA offers very good value for tourists. The standards are very high and the South Africans are very friendly people.

Ilana   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: May 8, 2016

Email Ilana  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Every safari destination I have visited within South Africa has been truly worth it. The game reserves are generally of a very high standard. South Africa has around 1000 bird species, it's impossible to get bored.

Cat   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Apr 30, 2016

Email Cat  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

I love the positive happy vibe of South Africa. The people are so happy, friendly and helpful and the country is just absolutely stunning! There is so much to offer people of all interests. There is plenty of nature for the nature lovers, there are loads of adventure activities for for the adrenaline junkies and there is so much amazing food and wine to be sampled.
I absolutely adored South Africa and am keen to return.

Average User Rating

  • 4.8/5
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